Pat U.

This Jan I went to LaVista Azule in Turtle Cove in the Turks and Caicos. I stayed in 204 at the resort for two weeks.The resort had 2pools one heated and one not They also have a hot tub.The grounds were well kept and the staff were helpful.The owner Steve was great throughout the rental and Tina was the best They give you a cell phone to use durning your staMake sure you ask Tina how to get additional minutes. This unit located in building 2 number 204 had an elevator that is helpful when you have baggage and groceries because some of the other buildings doesn't and there are a lot of steps to some of the other buildings So do ask about an elevator if you want more roomThis room is for 2people and is clean and well appointed.The best part is the large balcony great! The bed was very comfortable and Tv had a lot of choices The kitchen is well eguiped and was stainless steel appliances with granite countertops For places to eat I would recommend La Bouchard excellent then just a 10minute walk to the marina was Mango Reef try their escargot the best is 6classjc and 6 done in a garlic cream sauce The best since I lived in Paris. For local food and also Chinese menus try the local favoriteChinsond Grill shack on the leeward highway great Caribbean and also some Chinese
Food. Great inexpensive place to sit inside or out The best French food was at Le Bouchon du village in Regents Square aGreat Steak au Pouvire with frites best outside of France this young chef owner has everygoing for it crowded so make a reservation. Stay away from any restaurant that gives out mosquito spay one testurant has u siting outside under a lot of palm trees and people have a problem with the mosquitoes biting their legs. Remember Zika only had 24. Reported cases as of Jan but it's always wise to bring off or something of similar nature with youI went to Turks and Cacios instead of Puerto Rico because of that reason now there are numerous water activ s avaible You don't have to book anything on line before you go Wait till you get there and see what the winds are doing before you snorkel or parasail You can snorkel for free in Turtle Cove at Smiths Reef or Coral gardens acess. Road Just bring a chair and umbrella you can rent one from nearby hotel for 10$ a chair and 20$ umbrella per day Steve provides 2chairs And snorkel equipment but I always bring my own mask just to be surLastly you will need a car to go to Chalk Bay. This was the highlight of my trip. Call Las Brisas and ask if their boat is going out they need at 4people to go out The captain and Alder were great It's a two hour trip and the most beautiful green water in the world You can snorkel there but not many fish Oprah and Bill Gates have homes there needs t to shabby! Have lunch or a drink at LasBrisas. Then stop for dinner at Grace 's cottage make a reservation in season Every Thursday night in Turtle Cove there is a Fish Fry fun vendors music etc Must do! Lastly, you will need a car go. To Bobs just short walk from La Visita Azule He and his son are great good prices 324$ per week including all taxes and fees they will give you a ride back to the hotel. A 25$ savings right there. Well I think I covered it all have a ball certain airports you can fly direct t TCI from Boston t TCI 350$ not bad! Pat Urso Ri